The recording below is an actual answer by a candidate taking one of our live practice speaking tests:

This was the question in in the Frame 1 question of part 1 of the live practice IELTS speaking tests:

Examiner: "Let's talk about where you live. Where is your hometown?"

So let's take a closer look at this candidate's IELTS speaking test answer:

Good Points

She spoke confidently and for at least 15 seconds.

Errors

She hadn't prepared for this typical question that will be asked in roughly 50% of all IELTS speaking tests. This lack of preparedness means that she lost an excellent opportunity to deliver a pre prepared high band scoring answer.